Posts Tagged ‘Neurological Exam’

Alcoholic Neuropathy

Alcoholic neuropathy defines the nerve disorder associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Nerve function is reduced, it is believed, by the toxins in alcohol and nutritional deficiencies.
Normal symptoms for alcoholic neuropathy include lack of sensation, tingling, frail ankles and muscles and burning feet. Diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, constipation, incontinence of the bladder and impotence in men are some [...]

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Migraines

Migraine headaches can be classified into two types: classical and common. The classical migraine is a headache that follows an aura or some type of spontaneous event such as numbness or tingling. The aura may be flashes of light, squiggly lines, or a halo effect. The common migraine does not have [...]

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Sciatica

If your sciatic nerve becomes inflamed, the condition is called sciatica (pronounced si-ad’-i-ka). The pain can be intense! It often follows the path of your nerve - down the back of your leg, ankle, foot, and toes - but it can also radiate to your back! Along with burning, sharp pains, you [...]

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